Army Recruiting More Dropouts

"Even as the U.S. Army seems to be enjoying increasing success in Iraq, the war itself seems to be driving down the quality of the fresh recruits the U.S. military needs to continue the campaign."

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn wants end to the Obama-Clinton spat.

"Congressman to Bill Clinton: 'Chill a little bit' Posted: 09:30 AM ET Clyburn is calling for an end to the Obama-Clinton spat. Clyburn is calling for an end to the Obama-Clinton spat. (CNN) – House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, whose criticism of Hillary Clinton’s recent...

Office 2008 for Mac hits store shelves

"After four years of waiting, Mac users are finally able to get their hands on a new version of Microsoft's productivity suite for the platform. The suite is a major step forward for those who prefer to use the Redmond company's applications for the Mac platform. Since its...

Creativity needs a home

Trevor Boddy warns against downtown Vancouver's steady conversion to luxury housing:  "With our forestry industry in decline, and our real estate boom losing its steam, B.C.'s economic health will increasingly depend on its creative and cultural industries. Up to now,...

What your trust in politicians says about you

"Politics is about manipulation, your average citizen is too clueless about life, and too lazy, to vote for a candidate based solely on merit, instead there needs to be salesmanship, hyperbole and professional wrestling-style theatrics to get their interest."

My Recipe for Effective Parenting

"A Barrel of Trust A Bushel of Patience A Gallon of Faith A Liter of Understanding A Quart of Respect A Pint of Humor Combine all ingredients. Blend with consistency; Stir well to form a ball of love. Sift out jealousies, guilt, resentments, anger and frustrations. Pour in...

Quality Measures Proposed for Medicare Special Needs Plans

On December 14, 2007, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the National Committee for Quality Assurance announced that they are seeking public comment on a set of proposed quality measures for Medicare Special Needs Plans.